FCC will begin testing white spaces database

The limited, 45-day trial is intended to allow the public to test Spectrum Bridge's database system to make sure it correctly identifies bands that are available for devices to use and properly protects services authorized to use their own spectrum bands.

The trial will begin on Sept. 19 and end Nov. 2. The public can take part by accessing the database test facility here. Participants are encouraged to test the various aspects of the database and report anby inaccuracies, errors or other issues to Spectrum Bridge.